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Well, you say that she still "pushes your buttons"--that's because she is still your mom, and is important to you. I think if you can center your thought on trying to do civod em, it will help...Good Luck!

take comfort that you are sending a clear message to your children when you determine to try your best, despite the challenges, to stay close to (and "respectful"of)your parents.they will (if not now,then as adults when in retrospect they realize you push their buttons too, and know that not an excuse)

dear mom,(hypothetically)your insights are valuable to me but it is important to work on delivery and timing so that they will be effective. sometimes you see what is wrong, but i am inside of the 'what is wrong' at the same time, and can't give the attention needed to you to hear it. let's try paper,and pen, or email, and don't forget to sign off:with love, mom.you are so valuable to me, i can't understand why i haven't moved to j'lem yet. gmar chatima tova. Bracha

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